INDIA

AML / KYC

India Tightens Rules to Boost Transparency on Corporate Layering

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

Companies must reveal detailed ownership structures under revised CRL-1 for, taking effect on 14 July.

Trending

US Passes 1% Remittance Tax, Sparking Concerns in Asia

By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2025

New levy under the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act targets cash-based transfers by non-US citizens, raising concerns for top remittance recipient nations like India.

Enforcement

India Bars Jane Street and Seizes $567m Over Market Manipulation Claims

By Editors | 07/07/2025

SEBI described Jane Street's trading behaviour as "egregious" and said the firm "is not a good faith actor that can be, or deserves to be, trusted."

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Bans Pre-Payment Charges on Floating Rate Loans

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/07/2025

The new directions aim to protect borrowers, promote lender competition, and resolve grievances over hidden charges.

Market Infrastructure

StanChart to Enable Real-Time USD Settlements at GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/07/2025

Standard Chartered Bank will be the settlement bank for CCIL IFSC’s Foreign Exchange Settlement System, a move aimed at streamlining dollar transactions.

Enforcement

India’s CBI Summons Bank Officials in Major Cyber Fraud Crackdown

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/07/2025

The CBI has launched a nationwide probe into over 850,000 suspected mule accounts linked to cybercrime, amid concerns of insider collusion and weak KYC controls.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Easing Norms for InvIT Conversions

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025

A new consultation paper has suggested scrapping lock-in rules and easing disclosure requirements for private listed InvITs converting to public InvITs.

AML / KYC

RBI Directs Banks to Adopt Telecoms Fraud Risk Tool

By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2025

The RBI has directed all lenders to integrate a new government system that flags mobile numbers linked to financial fraud.

Securities / Derivatives

Indian Exchanges Implement New SME IPO Rules to Curb Speculation

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025

The stricter rules raise investment thresholds and tighten timelines to enhance market discipline and safeguard investors.